Which example best demonstrates safe drug administration by the nurse?
a. Administering an oral medication with the patient sitting upright
b. Asking children to say their name before administering the medication
c. Leaving the medications on the bedside stand after verifying patient identification
d. Returning the unused portion of a medication to a stock supply bottle
ANS: A
Sitting the patient upright for oral medications is safe medication practice. Children should never be asked their names as a means of positive identification. Remaining with a patient until the drug is swallowed is safe practice. Returning an unused portion of medication to the stock supply bottle is not safe medication practice.
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